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SO06 GBZ

2006 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2024 89,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 85,014 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components at rear have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat-shield insecure around fuel tank

Fail 15 May 2023 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components at rear have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat-shield insecure around fuel tank

Pass 12 May 2022 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and subframe have surface corrosion

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2022 80,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and subframe have surface corrosion

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2021 74,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust head shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2020 68,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 68,351 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 60,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,455 miles

front and rear suspension arms/subframes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 55,455 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension arms/subframes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,663 miles

High-level stop lamp inoperative: Possibly not connected

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,267 miles

o/s wiper torn at ends

slight rust on both rear and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake pipe badly rusted coated in grease unable to fully asses

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,347 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,347 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,195 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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SO06 GBZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO06 GBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO06 GBZ registered?

SO06 GBZ is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SO06 GBZ safe to buy?

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